Specifications Technologist - Food

Stafforce Recruitment; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby is seeking a Specifications Technologist to ensure the accuracy and compliance of product specifications. The ideal candidate has experience in specifications, QA, or technical roles within food manufacturing, with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. This role offers a fixed-term contract with potential for extension, focusing on managing specifications and coordinating workflows. Training will be provided for system usage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sense-check product specifications against customer policies.
• Create and manage fish product specifications.
• Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Experience in specifications

Administrative skills

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Specifications Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business in Grimsby. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to provide cover, with the possibility of extension dependent on business needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and timely completion of product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Sense-check product specifications against customer policies and internal requirements
• Create and manage fish product specifications using the internal specification system
• Coordinate specification workflows through internal approval processes
• Manage external approvals via customer portals (full training provided)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve queries and ensure specification accuracy
• Support the technical and QA teams with documentation and compliance where required

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a specifications, QA or technical role within a food manufacturing or factory environment. Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail will also be considered.

You will be successful in this role if you have :

• Experience working with specifications, technical documentation or QA paperwork
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Confidence using systems and portals (training pr...